If you have sensitive skin, chances are you might experience early signs of aging, like wrinkles and fine lines, enlarged pores, and sagging skin. However, following a regular skincare routine can help you with these and other issues like hyperpigmentation and dullness.
But again, finding the perfect product that benefits your skin is not an easy task. You will come across several brands claiming to help with common skin issues, but they are either too expensive or totally useless.
What if we tell you that you don’t need super pricey products for your skin?
What if adding two simple ingredient-based products to your skincare routine can make your skin appear better and brighter?
Sounds too good to be true, right?
Research has shown that plant-based retinol and bakuchiol products can do wonders for your skin. Therefore, this article will tell you all about retinol and bakuchiol and suggest products with these compounds as the main ingredient.
What is Retinol?
Retinol is a yellow fat-soluble compound in green and yellow vegetables, egg yolk, and fish liver oil. It is an important component of the vitamin A family and is commonly used to decrease Vitamin A deficiency.
But how is retinol beneficial for the skin?
Retinol and Its Benefits for the Skin
Retinol is one of the main ingredients in skincare creams, lotions, and serums. It has several benefits for the skin, including the following:
- It increases skin cell production.
- It unclogs pores and makes them smaller.
- It has exfoliating properties that help remove dead skin cells.
- It boosts collagen production.
- It has anti-aging properties that slow down the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Regular usage of retinol products can make your skin appear fresh and plump.
Now let’s move on to our second ingredient…
What is Bakuchiol?
Bakuchiol is an ingredient derived from the leaves and seeds of the Psoralea Corylifolia plant that has a soothing effect on the skin. Although it has been around for a while and has been used for treating vitiligo, it has recently made its way as the primary ingredient in several topical skincare products like creams, serums, lotions, and gels.
Bakuchiol and Its Benefits for the Skin
Bakuchiol is a very mild ingredient that is ideal for people with sensitive skin, as it does not cause irritation. Following are some of the benefits of this super ingredient for the skin:
- It is best for anti-aging as it targets fine lines and wrinkles and softens them.
- It helps with hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone.
- It helps create several types of collagen that promote healthy skin.
- It has SPF properties that make the skin less sensitive to the sun’s harmful rays.
- It promotes skin elasticity for a more youthful and fresh appearance.
While research shows that bakuchiol and retinol have almost the same features, and many even suggest using bakuchiol as a better alternative to retinol, we have other ideas! We believe using both ingredients in equal proportions can give outstanding results for your skin.
That’s why, if you want to see excellent results for your skin, we recommend using the 1.5% Bakuchiol + 1.5% Retinol Solution by ERH. It is one of the most famous and in-demand retinol products Malaysia.
ERH’s 1.5% Bakuchiol + 1.5% Retinol Solution
Regular retinol, regardless of how beneficial it is for the skin, is known to make it dry and stingy. However, 1.5% Bakuchiol + 1.5% Retinol Solution by ERH is not your regular retinol! It does not cause skin sensitivity; instead, it helps sensitive skin fight 6 common skin issues, including:
- Wrinkles and fine lines
- Enlarged pores
- Dull skin
- Aging skin
- Uneven skin tone and hyperpigmentation
- Lack of elasticity
1.5% Bakuchiol + 1.5% Retinol Solution by ERH is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, dry skin, normal skin, oily skin, and combination skin.
Ingredients of ERH 1.5% Bakuchiol + 1.5% Retinol Solution
1.5% Bakuchiol + 1.5% Retinol Solution by ERH has 2 primary ingredients, as the name suggests. However, it also has several other supporting ingredients that collaborate with the key ingredients to help your skin fight 6 different kinds of skin problems.
Here’s a rundown of all the main ingredients that help 1.5% Bakuchiol + 1.5% Retinol Solution by ERH be effective:
1. Retinol
The first and most important ingredient in this serum is 1.5% retinol. It is a bioactive molecule that effectively solves the most common skin issues. Here are some of its benefits:
- It smoothens fine lines and softens the appearance of wrinkles.
- It exfoliates the skin and removes dead skin cells, giving way to new cells.
- It helps with collagen production, the main protein found in our skin and tissues, improving your skin’s appearance.
- It reduces hyperpigmentation caused by melasma by lightening dark spots.
- It has anti-aging properties that reduce fine lines and wrinkles, giving your skin a youthful look.
2. Bakuchiol
The second most important ingredient in the 1.5% Bakuchiol + 1.5% Retinol Solution by ERH. Bakuchiol is a plant-based ingredient that strengthens the effect of retinol. Here are some of its features:
- It promotes collagen production and, as a result, tightens the skin by restoring its natural elasticity.
- It is gentle on the skin. This makes it an ideal choice for people with sensitive skin, as they can easily use it without fearing irritated skin or getting a reaction
- It makes the skin less sensitive to direct exposure to sun rays.
- Its anti-aging properties visibly reduce fine lines, wrinkles, sagging skin, and other aging symptoms.
- It restores skin firmness and refines skin texture.
- It soothes and calms the skin to help it tolerate sensitivity to retinol.
- It evens out your skin tone and reduces hyperpigmentation significantly.
3. Glycerin
Glycerin is a natural compound extracted from vegetable oils. It is an excellent ingredient to keep your skin healthy and hydrated.
Some of its properties are:
- It provides nourishment and hydration to your skin by drawing in moisture from the air and locking it in.
- It is thick and syrupy, which means it stays on the skin for longer, preserving skin moisture and keeping it from drying out.
- It enhances skin elasticity by helping the natural skin lipids to retain their structure.
- It keeps the skin cuticles soft due to its emollient properties.
4. Green Tea Leaf Extract
Green tea is a supporting ingredient in the ERH’s 1.5% Bakuchiol + 1.5% Retinol Solution.
It is quite an effective ingredient due to its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
- It soothes redness and swelling on the face and calms irritated skin.
- It fights signs of aging for more plump and youthful skin.
- It decreases the growth of black and whiteheads for clear and smooth skin.
- It removes dead skin cells and gives way to fresh new skin.
- It clears the skin surface of bacteria and other pollutants that can dull the skin.
How Does 1.5% Bakuchiol + 1.5% Retinol Solution by ERH Benefit Your Skin?
1.5% Bakuchiol + 1.5% Retinol Solution by ERH has 2 primary ingredients that work together to target 6 common skin issues:
1. Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Sensitive skin is more prone to get affected by external factors like sun, heat, humidity, and dryness. And these factors can cause your skin to age prematurely. This means you will experience wrinkles and fine lines on your skin, especially around the eyes, lips, and forehead.
1.5% Bakuchiol + 1.5% Retinol Solution by ERH works by delaying the skin aging process and slows down the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on your face. Regular usage of this serum can make your skin appear youthful and supple.
2. Enlarged Pores
Pores on our skin are small openings that release oil and sweat. However, skin conditions such as acne, increased sebum production, and sun damage can cause the pores to open up and enlarge.
At first, they might not be noticeable, but as more oil, dirt, and dry skin accumulates in open pores, they may become prominent, resulting in black and whiteheads.
1.5% Bakuchiol + 1.5% Retinol Solution by ERH has exfoliating properties that help remove dead skin cells and dirt in the open pores. As a result, it reduces the size of pores and minimizes their appearance.
3. Dull and Dry Skin
Dead skin cell build-up on your skin can lead to dull, dry, and rough-looking skin. This causes a layer of skin, bumpy to the touch, to appear on top of the original layer of skin.
However, using 1.5% Bakuchiol + 1.5% Retinol Solution by ERH can help remove dead skin cells, promote the growth of new ones, and make your skin brighter and more radiant.
4. Aging Skin
As you age, your skin starts showing signs of aging. This includes sagging skin, wrinkles, and the appearance of fine lines.
While you cannot reverse the aging process, it is very much possible to slow it down. This is where 1.5% Bakuchiol + 1.5% Retinol Solution by ERH comes into the picture! With its anti-aging properties, it fights the sign of aging, making the skin appear smoother, firmer, and more elastic.
5. Hyperpigmentation and Uneven Skin Tone
Hyperpigmentation is caused by the increased production of melanin, the substance that gives our skin its color. When the melanin clumps on our skin, it makes that area appear darker than the rest of the face; hence, you get an uneven skin tone.
1.5% Bakuchiol + 1.5% Retinol Solution by ERH is designed to target dark areas of our skin by balancing the melanin production and evening out the skin tone.
6. Lack of Elasticity
As we grow older, our skin’s ability to produce collagen and elastin reduces. Collagen is basically the protein that gives our skin its structure and makes it stretch. However, lower collagen production causes the skin to lose its elasticity and, as a result, sag or appear wrinkly.
1.5% Bakuchiol + 1.5% Retinol Solution by ERH promotes collagen production and helps the skin retain its natural elasticity. This helps the skin remain supple, plump, and youthful.
Who knew bakuchiol and retinol could benefit the skin in so many ways?
How to Use 1.5% Bakuchiol + 1.5% Retinol Solution?
Here are the steps to use 1.5% Bakuchiol + 1.5% Retinol Solution for the best results:
Step 1
Thoroughly cleanse your face using a high-quality cleansing lotion like Chamomile 3-in-1 Cleansing Lotion, aka Cleansing Oil, with natural plant extracts.
Step 2
Take 3 to 4 drops or a couple of pumps of the serum and apply generously on the face and neck, specifically targeting areas with fine lines. Avoid contact with eyes and lips.
Step 3
If you’re using the serum at night, follow up with a hydrating moisturizer like Pretty Woman Cream by ERH with patented tremella hyaluronic acid.
However, if you’re applying it during the day, we recommend using a sunscreen lotion, like Supra Sun Protection Cream with SPF50.
How Often to Use 1.5% Bakuchiol + 1.5% Retinol Solution?
If you’re new to using retinol products, we recommend using this serum once every 3 days. Once your skin gets used to it, you can increase the frequency to once daily, preferably at night.
Price and Product Specifications
Product Packaging
ERH 1.5% Bakuchiol + 1.5% Retinol Solution comes in a 15 ml glass bottle with a dropper. The bottle is 9.5 x 3cm in measurement with a 2.5cm depth.
Product Texture and Consistency
The serum has a light yellow appearance, lightweight, runny texture, and fast absorption.
Price
The price of an ERH 1.5% Bakuchiol + 1.5% Retinol Solution 15 ml bottle is RM 188.
Conclusion
If you want to delay your skin’s aging process, you must take good care of it from the beginning.
And if you’re wondering which is the best product for this purpose, we recommend using 1.5% Bakuchiol + 1.5% Retinol Solution by ERH. It is an effective serum that helps solve 6 common skin issues, including wrinkles and fine lines, enlarged pores, dull skin, aging skin, uneven skin tone due to hyperpigmentation, and lack of elasticity.
So, get your youthful and radiant skin back, and get your hands on ERH 1.5% Bakuchiol + 1.5% Retinol Solution!
